Colegio Colombo Británico Cali is a IB (PYP) / IB (MYP) / IB (DP) / Colombian Baccalaureate Diploma school in Cali, Colombia. Founded in 1956. Annual tuition ranges from $2,191 to $2,191 USD.
Location & Getting There
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
Scholarships offered through university agreements with CCB. A preferential list of ten IB Diploma Programme students is maintained, from which three are selected to receive a 50% scholarship for all semesters.
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About
Colegio Colombo Británico Cali is an IB World School in Cali, Colombia, founded in 1956 and serving approximately 1,200 students aged 1 to 18 across the full IB continuum (PYP, MYP and DP) alongside the Colombian Baccalaureate Diploma. Accredited by CIS, the school operates a bilingual Spanish-English environment and offers French as an elective, with facilities including a performing theatre, art studio, three libraries, and a roofed sports complex. The school emphasises global citizenship, experiential learning, and well-being through its Round Square GoBeyond programme, community service partnerships, and dedicated psychological and counselling support.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) plus Colombian Baccalaureate Diploma; CIS accredited; bilingual Spanish-English environment from 18 months; GoBeyond Round Square programme with international exchanges including trips to the UK; partnership with Make-A-Wish Colombia for community service; dedicated College Placement Counsellor; multilingual offering with French elective in grades 5-8.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Básica (Primaria) | COP 2,191 |
| Secundaria / Bachillerato | COP 2,191 |
| Preescolar (Pre-Pre, Pre-Kinder / Kindergarten) | COP 2,191 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: COP 9,309,899.
Admissions Process
- 1Receive general information during an Open House or personal appointment with the CCB Admissions Director (via WhatsApp chat). 2. Submit the Admissions Application with required documents. 3. Download the admissions application and pay the application fee. 4. Complete the Admission Recommendation Form for the relevant section. 5. Present four letters of recommendation. 6. Once in Colombia, applicants must be presented to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and approved by the Ministry of National Education.
Student Life
The school has a house system with four houses: Canning, Ferguson, O'Leary, and Rooke.
The school requires a clean, complete uniform for all activities and school events. For extracurricular activities, students wear the activity-specific uniform. Appearance and dress guidelines apply.
The cafeteria offers a snack service for students who do not bring a snack from home. A school dining (comedor) service is available and billed separately when families opt in.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
The school maintains a culture of well-being promoting physical, mental and social health. A team of psychologists and counsellors supports students, including an MYP Counsellor and a DP College Placement Counsellor. Counselling & International Services is available to students and families.
CCB has a Child Protection Officer leading the safeguarding programme, supported by a Child Protection Policy, Manual de Protección de Menores, and a Coexistence Policy. Reporting channels and staff responsibilities are outlined in safeguarding guidelines.
Student Demographics
School Background
Governed by Corporación Colegio Colombo Británico, a private corporation, operating as an IB World School.